Red Deer RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing youth - update
Last updated November 4, 2025 9:55 AM
Red Deer RCMP report that Vada Baptiste has been located safe. We thank the public and media for their assistance.
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RCMP News Releases
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Red Deer RCMP request information regarding suspicious fire
Last updated October 29, 2025 8:11 AM
Red Deer RCMP is seeking public assistance as they investigate a recent fire.
Red Deer RCMP request assistance locating missing person - Update
Last updated October 27, 2025 9:29 AM
Red Deer RCMP are requesting public assistance locating missing person 57-year-old Steven Cortez. - Update
Red Deer RCMP request assistance locating missing person - Update
Last updated October 27, 2025 9:28 AM
Red Deer RCMP is requesting public assistance locating missing person 37-year-old Vanessa Desjarlais. Vanessa was last seen on Oct.8, 2025 in Red Deer and there is concern for her wellbeing.
Red Deer RCMP charge male following assault
Last updated October 23, 2025 2:14 PM
Red Deer RCMP have charged a male, following a public assault last week.
Red Deer RCMP advising of heavy police presence – Update
Last updated October 22, 2025 3:03 PM
On Oct. 22, 2025, shortly after 1:00 p.m., Red Deer RCMP received a call to assist Red Deer Fire Department, who were responding to a fire near the Oxbow Dog Park on 40 Ave, south of 19 Street.
Red Deer RCMP investigate break and enter, seek public assistance
Last updated October 17, 2025 8:02 AM
Red Deer, Alta. - On Oct. 5, 2025, shortly after 3:00 a.m., Red Deer RCMP were dispatched to a break and enter to a business in the Rosedale Meadows neighbourhood.
Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team make significant drug seizure
Last updated October 17, 2025 7:59 AM
Red Deer, Alta. – In early October, the Red Deer RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) began an investigation into a drug trafficker believed to be active in the Central Alberta area, including within the City of Red Deer.
Red Deer RCMP investigating multiple robberies – Update #2
Last updated October 10, 2025 11:31 AM
Red Deer, Alta. – Red Deer RCMP have laid charges against a male, following a series of robberies on Oct. 3, 2025.
Red Deer RCMP and Red Deer Emergency Services to conduct training scenarios - Update
Last updated October 10, 2025 10:39 AM
Red Deer RCMP together with Red Deer Emergency Services and other internal and external partners, took part in a joint mass-casualty training exercise at Westerner Park on Sept. 23, 2025.
Red Deer RCMP proactive patrols result in drug seizure & arrest
Last updated October 7, 2025 2:53 PM
In the early morning hours of Oct. 2, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., a Red Deer RCMP General Duty member was conducting proactive patrols in the area of Gaetz Ave and 28 Street when he observed a suspicious person and vehicle in a parking lot.